• NCBFAA Customs Committee Highlights Problem with Arrival for Type 63 Immediate Exportation

  Jun 12, 2026
  The NCBFAA Customs Committee notes that customs broker members have reported issues with the auto arrival for Type 63 Immediate Exportation (IE) when an IE is coming from an Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ). ACE should be automatically arriving the IE, allowing the trade to export. This should be resolved as part of a weekend (June 13-14) fix by Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
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• CBP Launches Forced Labor Enforcement Operational Guidance for Importers

  Jun 12, 2026
  Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on June 12 announced the release of its new Forced Labor Enforcement Operational Guidance for Importers. This updated document provides a consolidated overview of the three authorities CBP uses to prevent the importation of goods produced with forced labor into the U.S. in a single, accessible document.
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• Federal Appeals Court Allows 10 Percent Section 122 Tariff Collection to Continue for Now

  Jun 12, 2026
  The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on June 11 sided with the Trump administration in a ruling which allows the continued collection of the 10% Section 122 tariffs while a legal challenge by a group of U.S. states and small businesses continues. The Trump administration imposed the Section 122 tariffs in February after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the IEEPA tariffs were impermissible. The Section 122 tariffs are set to expire on July 24.
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Port Laredo Global Trade Summit 2026

12 July, 2026-14 July, 2026

July 12-14, 2026

Register here: 2026 Port Laredo Global Trade Summit Event Website

The Port Laredo Global Trade Summit 2026 is a premier binational gathering that brings together leaders across logistics, manufacturing, infrastructure, policy, and innovation to shape the future of North American trade.

Hosted in Laredo, Texas—the #1 inland port in the United States—the Summit serves as a strategic platform where public and private sector decision-makers from the U.S., Mexico, and beyond connect to explore the forces redefining global commerce.  

What to Expect

Over two days, attendees will engage in:

• High-level keynote conversations
• Expert-led panels on trade, infrastructure, and cross-border policy
• Industry-driven workshops and certification sessions
• The Frontera Fuerte Expo, showcasing innovation in logistics, technology, and supply chain solutions
• Curated networking with executives, government officials, and industry professionals

Key Focus Areas

• Global trade and supply chain resilience
• Nearshoring and advanced manufacturing
• Port infrastructure and border operations
• Technology, automation, and innovation
• Workforce development and talent management
• Investment and economic development

Registration

Registration is now open, secure your place at North America’s premier trade gathering. Join us in July 2026 for a forward-looking dialogue where trade moves, ideas connect, and the future is built.

This event will also be available on the Whova mobile app, giving you access anytime, anywhere to the agenda, updates, and networking opportunities.

Official Host Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Laredo